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Book Synopsis: The National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count stars in this charming picture book, just right for young community scientists, bird watchers, and nature aficionados.
A young girl and her mother participate as community scientists in the Christmas Bird Count. The girl is excited when Big Al, the leader of their team, asks her to record the tally this year. Using her most important tools—her eyes and ears—she eagerly identifies and counts the birds they observe on their assigned route around town. She and her team follow the rules, noting the time of day, the habitat, the birding ID techniques used for each sighting. Finally, they meet up with the other teams in the area to combine their totals for a Christmas Bird Count party and share stories about their observations. Sidebars tally up the birds they observe and record.
This book introduces young readers to birdwatching with simple explanations of birdwatching techniques and clear descriptions of bird habitats. Stephanie Fizer Coleman's charming illustrations add color and context to a joyful story that's sure to inspire the nature lover in everyone. Back matter includes more information about all the birds featured in the book and about the Christmas Bird Count, the nation's longest-running community science bird project.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and TeensParents' Choice Silver Honor Award Mathical Honor Award International Literacy Association Primary Fiction Award
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Calling all young community scientists, bird watchers, and nature aficionados! The National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count takes center stage in this enchanting picture book that will captivate young minds. Join a young girl and her mother as they embark on a thrilling adventure, participating as community scientists in the Christmas Bird Count.
This year, the girl's excitement reaches new heights when Big Al, the team leader, entrusts her with the important task of tallying the bird sightings. Armed with her keen eyes and attentive ears, she eagerly identifies and counts the birds they encounter on their assigned route throughout the town. Guided by the rules, she meticulously records the time of day, the bird's habitat, and the birding ID techniques used for each sighting.
After a successful day of birdwatching, the team joins other passionate birders in the area to combine their totals for a grand Christmas Bird Count party. They gather to share stories and celebrate their observations. Throughout the book, sidebars keep a running tally of the birds they spot, adding an element of excitement and engagement.
This delightful story not only introduces young readers to the joys of birdwatching but also provides simple explanations of birdwatching techniques and clear descriptions of various bird habitats. Through Stephanie Fizer Coleman's charming illustrations, the colorful and context-rich visuals transport readers into a world of wonderment and joy. Prepare to be inspired, as this book is sure to awaken the inner nature lover in everyone.
But that's not all! The book's back matter includes additional information about all the birds featured in the story, as well as insights on the Christmas Bird Count, the nation's longest-running community science bird project.
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey and discover the wonders of birdwatching. Don't miss out on this enchanting reading experience; it's time to spread your wings and soar into the world of the Bird Count Book!
Click here to get your copy now and make birdwatching your favorite pastime!
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